Cheap Flights to California

Popular airlines to California

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    United

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Cheapest Flights to California

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Thu, 18 Sep. - Sat, 20 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
SFO
San Francisco
AU$1,058 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,058
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 18 Sep. from Sydney to San Francisco, returning Sat, 20 Sep., priced at AU$1,058 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Mon, 22 Sep. - Tue, 28 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$1,094 Return, just found
AU$1,094
Return
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 22 Sep. from Sydney to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 28 Oct., priced at AU$1,094 just found
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, 4 Nov. - Fri, 28 Nov.
MEL
Melbourne
SFO
San Francisco
AU$1,132 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,132
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 4 Nov. from Melbourne to San Francisco, returning Fri, 28 Nov., priced at AU$1,132 found 6 days ago
Air Canada
Tue, 7 Oct. - Thu, 6 Nov.
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$1,152 Return, found 18 hours ago
AU$1,152
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, 7 Oct. from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Thu, 6 Nov., priced at AU$1,152 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, 11 Sep. - Mon, 29 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
SJC
San Jose
AU$1,159 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,159
Return
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, 11 Sep. from Sydney to San Jose, returning Mon, 29 Sep., priced at AU$1,159 found 6 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, 10 Sep. - Sun, 14 Sep.
AVV
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$1,173 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,173
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, 10 Sep. from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 14 Sep., priced at AU$1,173 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, 8 Sep. - Mon, 15 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
SNA
Orange County
AU$1,184 Return, found 19 hours ago
AU$1,184
Return
found 19 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep. from Sydney to Orange County, returning Mon, 15 Sep., priced at AU$1,184 found 19 hours ago
Air Canada
Mon, 8 Sep. - Tue, 16 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
SAN
San Diego
AU$1,212 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,212
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep. from Sydney to San Diego, returning Tue, 16 Sep., priced at AU$1,212 found 1 day ago
Air Canada
Mon, 6 Oct. - Tue, 21 Oct.
SYD
Sydney
SMF
Sacramento
AU$1,213 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,213
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, 6 Oct. from Sydney to Sacramento, returning Tue, 21 Oct., priced at AU$1,213 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 18 Sep. - Sat, 20 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
OAK
Oakland
AU$1,217 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,217
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 18 Sep. from Sydney to Oakland, returning Sat, 20 Sep., priced at AU$1,217 found 6 days ago

California Flights

California earns its nickname, "The Golden State" in spades. The major cities see nearly 300 days of sun each year, so you should definitely pack the sunscreen when you jet off to this coastal American destination. From the fine-sand beaches of Coronado in the south to the majestic redwood trees near Eureka in the north, California has a bounty of natural beauty worth exploring. Plus, fine dining and entertainment venues are in no short supply. When you grab cheap flights to California right here on Expedia.com.au, you can afford theme park tickets and ocean excursions without blowing your holiday budget.

Exploring California

California has a generally temperate climate, particularly in the south. If you head to Southern California in the summer, from June to August, expect cool breezes and temperatures around 21 degrees€”perfect for beach-going or chartering a sailboat. When you fly into the Los Angeles airport, a world of amusement parks and sun-drenched piers await. Hire a car and drive up the coast for stunning vistas and the chance to explore charming beach communities. Even in the winter, you will need, at most, a light jacket in the southern part of the state. All year round, activities like surfing and biking are a great way to explore SoCal. If you're headed from Sydney to San Francisco, prepare for a bit of a cooler climate. The Bay Area of Northern California is notoriously rainy in the winter, but in the summer you can kayak or lay in Golden Gate Park all afternoon.

Expedia.com.au always has great deals on airfare to California. Flights from Sydney to Los Angeles or San Francisco don't have to break your budget. Grab your sandals and big sunglasses: Tinseltown and the greater Golden State region requests your presence. Go ahead, book your trip now. A sunny California adventure starts on Expedia.com.au today!

California Flights Information

Airlines serving
Fiji Airways, Air Canada, Jetstar, American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,058

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to California that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Simply type in your travel details, click the "Search" button, then tick the box directly under the "Flexible change policies" subheading (it's on the top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find flexible and affordable fares to California.
Which airlines fly to California?
Choose from various airlines that fly into or near California. These are some of the best of them:

  • United Airlines - 9 907 flights to or near California each month, including 5 914 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 2 991 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) per month.
  • Delta Air Lines - 6 166 flights to or near California each month, including 4 064 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and 1 222 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.
  • Alaska Airlines - 5 193 flights to or near California each month, including 2 349 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 1 483 flights to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to California?
One of the easiest ways to find cheap tickets to California is to be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your flights, then click "flexible dates" above the results. It'll bring up the cheapest prices for nearby days. The lowest price for a flight to California in the last seven days was AU$1,058. Booking well ahead of time will usually help you get an even better deal.
How much is a flight to California?
The cost of a round-trip airfare to California in the last seven days ranged between AU$1,058 and AU$1,217. If you were heading one way out of Melbourne (MEL), you could have gotten a bargain from just AU$653.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in California?
You've got choices aplenty in California. Once you've worked out where you're headed, picking one of these popular airports will be simple:

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 16 630 flights per month.
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 11 935 flights per month.
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 7 260 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?
If you'd prefer to spend your holiday money on having fun in California rather than on getting there, leave early in the week. The most economical day to fly is generally Tuesday, followed by Monday. With many folks travelling over the weekend, Saturday often has the costliest ticket prices.
How much is a plane ticket to California?
In the last seven days, plane fares to California ranged between AU$1,058 and AU$1,217. The early bird catches the worm, so secure a cheap flight today.
What is the best time to go to California?
March, April and May are popular months to travel to Los Angeles, one of California's most fascinating cities. Summertime here starts June 20. Temperatures range from 18ºC to 27ºC across this season, so plan your travels around then if you're looking for warmer weather.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to California?
To grab cheap flights to California, try to book during February when prices are at their lowest. When's the most expensive? In the USA, it's December.

Trending flights to California

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Thu, 18 Sep. - Sat, 20 Sep.
SYD
Sydney
SFO
San Francisco
AU$1,058 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,058
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 18 Sep. from Sydney to San Francisco, returning Sat, 20 Sep., priced at AU$1,058 found 6 days ago
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